Samsung SGH-A746 User Manual

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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A746
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-18038A
English 03/2008. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 QUAD BAND Series SGH-A746 Portable Digital Mobile Phone User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-18038A English 03/2008. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions ..............1 Your Phone ....................3 Features of Your Phone ..................3 Phone Layout ...................... 4 Display ........................ 8 Selecting Functions and Options ..............12 Memory Card ....................13 Getting Started ..................17 SIM Card ......................17 Activating Your Phone ..................
  • Page 4 Video Calling ..................38 Making a Video Call ..................38 Receiving a Video Call ..................39 Options During a Video Call ................40 Entering Text ..................44 Changing the Text Input Mode ................44 Using T9 Mode ....................45 Using Alphabet Mode ..................46 Using Number Mode ..................
  • Page 5 Games and Apps .................. 90 Games ......................90 Get New Applications ..................91 Call History .................... 92 All Calls ......................92 Missed Calls ...................... 93 Calls Made ......................93 Calls Received ....................93 Speed Dial List ....................93 Delete All ......................95 Voice Call Time ....................
  • Page 6 Notes ....................... 128 Tip Calculator ....................129 Converter ......................130 Timer ....................... 131 Contacts ....................132 Add New Contact .................... 132 Find Contact Information by Name ..............135 Groups ......................137 My Business Card ................... 139 Settings ....................141 Set Sound Profile .................... 141 Set Display ......................
  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 8: Sensible Use

    Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
  • Page 9: Your Phone

    Your Phone Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone. ♦ Bluetooth ♦ Camera and camcorder ♦ Video calling ♦ Multitasking ♦...
  • Page 10: Phone Layout

    Phone Layout Closed View of Your Phone The following illustration shows some of the external elements of your phone 1. Camera Lens: Allows you to take pictures and videos. 2. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allow you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode, mute the ringer when receiving a call and adjust the voice volume during a call.
  • Page 11: Open View Of Your Phone

    Open View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the rest of the main elements of your phone: 15. Earpiece/Speaker 1. Main Display 14. Menu Access/Confirm/ 2. Navigation Keys Speakerphone Key 3. Soft Key (Right) 3. Soft Key (Left) 13. Multitasking Key 4.
  • Page 12 The shortcuts are: Press Up to access the Camera. Press Left to Press Right to access the Call access the History menu. Messages Inbox. Press Down to open the Contacts menu. When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor left and right.
  • Page 13 enter a space between characters. Press and hold to activate and deactivate Silent mode. 10. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. 11. Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode.
  • Page 14: Display

    Display Display Layout The internal display has three main areas: Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function indicators Area Description Icons Displays various icons that indicate phone status. Text and graphics Displays messages, menus, instructions and any area information that you enter, such as the number you are dialing.
  • Page 15 Icons Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when there is no network coverage available. Appears when the phone is accessing services on an Edge network. When data is being transferred, this icon animates. Appears when the phone is accessing services on an GPRS network.
  • Page 16 Appears when a push message has been received from the WAP server. Appears when a memory card is inserted. Appears when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. When transferring data, this icon blinks. Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Silent. Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Driving.
  • Page 17 Multitasking Menu The Multitasking key opens an application-switch window that allows you to select from a group of commonly used applications without having to exit from a currently active application. The menu icon choices are as follows: Call icon: Allows you to make a voice call while using the handset for other tasks.
  • Page 18: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Soft Keys There are two soft keys, left and right (see “Open View of Your Phone” on page 5). The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The icons or labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role.
  • Page 19: Memory Card

    End Key The End key is used to turn your phone on and off, disconnect calls, and return to the standby mode. ♦ Press and hold to turn on your phone. ♦ Briefly press once to disconnect a call. ♦ Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last input.
  • Page 20: Inserting A Microsd Card

    files to and from your PC if your PC is equipped with a microSD card reader or SD card reader and microSD adapter. Note: Before using a microSD card, it must be formatted with the FAT32 file system. Check the documentation that came with the memory card before using it with your phone and, if necessary, format the card.
  • Page 21: Removing A Microsd Card

    3. Replace the protective cover. The MicroSD icon is displayed on the screen to indicate that a microSD card is inserted in the phone. Note: If this is the first time that the microSD card is inserted into your phone, the phone automatically creates a series of folders on it for file storage (Ring Tunes, Graphics, Video, Music, Voice list).
  • Page 22: Formatting A Microsd Card

    To insert a microSD card into a microSD adapter, hold the microSD card with the label side facing up and the gold contacts toward the adapter. Gently insert the card into the microSD adapter and slide it into the adapter until it is fully inserted.
  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and optional services you have selected. Activating Your Phone Activating your phone requires several steps: inserting the SIM card, charging the battery, and turning the phone on.
  • Page 24: Installing The Sim Card

    2. Lift the battery out of the phone (bottom edge first). Installing the SIM Card Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children.
  • Page 25: Installing The Battery

    To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the socket. Installing the Battery 1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the battery chamber. 2. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before replacing the cover.
  • Page 26: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately four hours.
  • Page 27 1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on the right side of the phone. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, the display indicates that the phone is charging. If the phone is on, the bars in the battery icon flash to indicate charging.
  • Page 28: Switching The Phone On And Off

    Low Battery Indication When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Low Battery” message appears on the main display and the empty battery icon flashes. The backlight dims to conserve the remaining battery power.
  • Page 29: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call From the Idle screen, enter the phone number (with area code, if necessary), then press the key. Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option, the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the call is not answered or someone is already on the phone. For carriers that automatically divert unanswered calls to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful service.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume

    Ending a Call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close the phone. Redialing a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call History menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Contact List, the name associated with the number also displays.
  • Page 31: Answering A Call

    Press the upper half of the key to increase the volume level and the lower half of the key to decrease the level. In Idle mode, this key adjusts the ringtone volume. Answering a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number.
  • Page 32 phone service includes “call display” and the caller can be identified, the caller’s name is displayed. To view more than one missed call: 1. Press the View soft key. 2. To scroll through the missed calls, press the Up or Down navigation key.
  • Page 33: Silent Profile

    1. Press the View soft key. 2. Using the Up or Down navigation key, highlight the call you want to return and press the Options soft key. 3. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Send Message and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 34 ♦ From the Idle screen, press and hold the key until the “Silent Profile On” message, the Silent icon and either the Mute icon or the Vibration icon displays. ♦ To return to the previous sound profile, press and hold the key until a screen message indicates the return to the previous sound profile and the Mute icon...
  • Page 35: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of features that you can use during a call. In Call Options During a call, press the Options soft key to access the following: ♦ Whisper Mode On/Off: Increases the microphone sensitivity so that you do not have to speak loudly to be heard by the other party.
  • Page 36: Put A Call On Hold

    Put a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold at any time. You can also make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service. To put a call on hold: 1.
  • Page 37: Using The Speakerphone

    To switch the microphone back on: ♦ Press the Unmute soft key. The other person on the call can hear you again. Using the Speakerphone Speakerphone lets several persons near the phone participate in a call at the same time by broadcasting the voice or voices of those on the other end of the telephone line and using the microphone to capture the voices of everyone near the phone.
  • Page 38 To set up the multi-party call: 1. Call the first participant in the normal manner (see “Making a Call” on page 23). 2. To call another participant, press the Options soft key, use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll to New Call and press the Select soft key.
  • Page 39: Sending A Sequence Of Dtmf Tones

    4. When you are finished, press the Drop soft key. The calls to the selected participant(s) are ended but you can continue to talk to the others. To end the multi-party call: When you want to end a multi-party call, press the key.
  • Page 40: Call Waiting

    4. Press the key to open the contact information. For further information on using the Contact list feature, see “Contacts” on page 132. Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature lets you answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting-Voice Calls option to Activate.For information on changing Call Waiting settings see “Call Waiting”...
  • Page 41: Access Codes

    Access Codes There are several access codes used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes listed below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the Select soft key. If you make a mistake, press one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then continue entering the correct code.
  • Page 42: Puk

    The 8-digit PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) is required to change a disabled PIN. The PUK may be supplied with the SIM card. If not, or you have lost it, contact your service provider. To re-enable your PIN: 1. Enter the PUK and press the OK soft key. 2.
  • Page 43 3. When the Confirm New PIN2 message displays, enter the same code again and press the OK soft key. If you enter an incorrect PUK2 ten times in succession, you will not be able to access the functions requiring the PIN2. Contact your service provider for a new card.
  • Page 44: Video Calling

    Video Calling Video calling allows you to transmit photos and live video from your camera phone to another video calling-capable handset, as well as receive photos and live video from that handset. Both phones must be located within a 3G Network coverage area.
  • Page 45: Receiving A Video Call

    3. Highlight the desired contact and press the key or press the Options soft key, highlight Video Call, and press the Select soft key or key. Your phone switches to video calling mode. During the video call, your phone can transmit photos or videos from your camera and receive photos or videos from the other phone during the conversation.
  • Page 46: Options During A Video Call

    Options During a Video Call Your phone provides a number of features that you can use during a video call. The main options can be accessed using the on-screen menu bar.To access any of the following features, press the left or right navigation keys to highlight the desired option.
  • Page 47 • KeypadTones: Mutes your keypad tones so that the other caller cannot hear them. ♦ Capture Image: Lets you save a still image on your phone. ♦ Internal/External Camera: Corrects image inversion when the camera is rotated between internal and external position. ♦...
  • Page 48 • Keypad Tones: Mutes your keypad tones so that the other caller cannot hear them. ♦ Internal/External Camera: Corrects image inversion when the camera is rotated between internal and external position. ♦ Capture Image: Lets you save a still image on your phone. ♦...
  • Page 49 • Send DTMF: Lets you send DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones, the sounds generated when you press the number keys, as a group. See “Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones” on page 33. • Notes: Allows you to create a note with the current phone number. Your video call will continue.
  • Page 50: Entering Text

    Entering Text This section explains the various text input modes available for entering characters into your phone. It also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes required for entering text. Your phone has the following text input modes: ♦...
  • Page 51: Using T9 Mode

    ♦ To access the Symbol mode, press and hold the key. ♦ You can also access any of the input modes by pressing the Options soft key and selecting Input Method. Highlight the desired input method (and case) and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 52: Using Alphabet Mode

    ♦ To enter a punctuation mark (period, hyphen, colon, apostrophe, etc.), use the Symbol mode (see below). ♦ To shift case, use the key to toggle between Initial Capital, Upper Case, Lower Case and Numeric modes. ♦ You can move the cursor using the Left and Right navigation keys. To delete letters, press the key.
  • Page 53: Using Number Mode

    ♦ To shift the case in Alphabet mode, use the key. ♦ Move the cursor using the Left and Right navigation keys. ♦ To delete letters, press . Press and hold to clear the display. Using Number Mode Number mode lets you enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter.
  • Page 54: Using Symbol Mode

    Using Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. Press and hold the key access Symbol mode. Press the select a symbol group navigation keys corresponding number key adjacent to the select a symbol symbol clear an entry insert the symbol(s) into your...
  • Page 55: Transferring Files

    Studio 3 software (included with your phone) requires a PC with available USB port, installation of PC Studio 3 on the PC, and a USB cable. Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio 3, consult the online help provided with the PC Studio 3 software.
  • Page 56 PC Studio screen changes from Not Connected to SGH-A746 Connected. ♦ USB Mode set to PC Studio: The status message at the bottom right of the PC Studio screen changes from Not Connected to SGH-A746 Connected. 3. In the PC Studio program, select Phone Explorer. The Phone Explorer window appears.
  • Page 57: Transferring Files Via Bluetooth

    Bluetooth wireless capability and installation of Samsung’s PC Studio 3 software (included with your phone). Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio 3, consult the online help provided with the PC Studio 3 software. To transfer files using Bluetooth: 1.
  • Page 58: Transferring Files Via Microsd Card

    Transferring Files via microSD Card You can directly transfer music and other files between your PC and a microSD memory card. 1. Remove the microSD card from your phone (see “Removing a microSD Card” on page 15) and insert it into your PC’s microSD card reader or, if you are using an SD card reader, first insert the microSD card into a microSD adapter (see “Using a microSD Adapter”...
  • Page 59: Transferring Music Using A Media Application

    2. Open My Computer on the PC. The list of contents will include a “Portable Media Device” with the name of your phone (SGH-A746- Phone) and, if a microSD card is inserted in your phone, another “Portable Media Device” for the card (SGH-A746-Card).
  • Page 60 2. Open Windows Media Player on the PC and click the Sync tab. The list of devices at the right side of the screen will include your phone (SGH-A746-Phone) and, if a microSD card is inserted in your phone, the card (SGH-A746-Card). Select the location where downloaded files are to be stored.
  • Page 61: Menus

    Menus This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Some menu options are controlled by the SIM provided by your service provider. Menu Navigation The navigation keys on your phone allow you to scroll through menus quickly and easily.
  • Page 62: Main Menu Style

    Main Menu Style You can choose to display the Main menu as a 3x3 grid of icons or a list. For more information, see Menu Style in “Set Display” on page 144. List of Menu Functions The following list shows the menu structure. 1.
  • Page 63 MobileMail Create New Message Inbox Sent Outbox Drafts My Folder Templates 10. Voice Mail 11. Video Mail 12. Delete All 13. Messages Settings 14. Memory Status 7. Tools Calendar Alarms Calculator World Time Stopwatch Tasks Notes Tip Calculator Converter 10. Timer 8.
  • Page 64: Rogers Mall

    Rogers Mall This menu selection (Menu 1) opens the Internet Browser and automatically accesses the Rogers Zone home page. You can also view other Internet sites, view sites saved as Favorites, create Favorites, clear your cache or manage cookies. Accessing an Internet Site There are three ways to access an Internet site: ♦...
  • Page 65: Browser Options

    Entering Text in the Internet Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated at the upper right side of the screen. See “Entering Text” on page 44 for more information. Browser Options While using the Browser, press the Options soft key to access the following functions: ♦...
  • Page 66: Enter A Url

    ♦ History: Displays a list of web pages you have recently accessed. ♦ Show URL: Displays the details of the Web page currently appearing in the browser, including Title, Address, Size, MIME Type, and Last Updated. ♦ Advanced: Allows you to change the following settings for the browser. •...
  • Page 67: Favorites

    4. Using the navigation keys, scroll to Go To and press the key. A blinking cursor appears after http:// in the Go To box. 5. Enter the name of the Web site you want to access (see “Entering Text” on page 44 for text entry instructions). 6.
  • Page 68: Edit A Favorite

    ♦ Save to Media: Saves the current web page to the Other Files folder in the Media section. ♦ Delete: Removes the favorite or all favorites. Store a Favorite Use the following procedure to store the URL of a page you have accessed in you Favorites list.
  • Page 69 2. Press the Options soft key, highlight Delete and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. highlight Selected and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Press the Yes soft key or the key to confirm the deletion. To delete all favorites: 1.
  • Page 70: Media

    Media The Media menu (Menu 2) is used to manage your media files (music, ring tunes, pictures, videos, voice notes) and access media applications (camera, camcorder, music player and audio recorder). Media files are organized in a series of named folders. You can also create additional folders or sub-folders to further organize your files.
  • Page 71: Ring Tunes

    ♦ Rename: Lets you change the name of the selected file. ♦ Add to Playlist: Lets you add the file to a new or existing playlist. ♦ Create Folder: Lets you create a subfolder. After you create a folder, you can highlight it and access the following additional options from the Option soft key: •...
  • Page 72: Get Ring Tunes

    Get Ring Tunes This option allows you to download ring tunes from your service provider. To launch the service, highlight Get New Ring Tunes and press the key. Follow the online instructions shown on your display screen after you launch this service. Press the Options soft key to access browser options (see “Using the Internet Browser”...
  • Page 73: Picture Album

    • Copy Folder: Lets you copy the folder to another location in the phone or on a memory card. • Delete Folder: Deletes the selected folder or subfolder. • Rename Folder: Lets you rename the selected folder or subfolder. • Sort by: Lets you arrange all your files by Date, Type, Name, or Size. •...
  • Page 74: Picture Options

    2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Media and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight Picture Album and press the key or the Options soft key, highlight Open and press the Select soft key. 3. Highlight the Get New Graphics menu option to launch the browser. Follow the on-screen options to select and download a file.
  • Page 75 • Move Folder: Lets you move the folder to another location in the phone or on a memory card. • Copy Folder: Lets you copy the folder to another location in the phone or on a memory card. • Delete Folder: Deletes the selected folder or subfolder. •...
  • Page 76 ♦ Rename: Lets you change the name of the selected file. ♦ Edit: Loads the photo in edit mode and allows you to change it using the following options: • Save as: Allows you to change the name of the image. •...
  • Page 77: Video

    ♦ Properties: Display all the properties of the currently selected file. Video In this folder, you can view the videos you have taken using the built in camcorder, as well as videos downloaded from the Web or received in picture messages. Download Videos Using the Download Videos option, you can access your service provider’s site where you can download new videos.
  • Page 78 ♦ Delete: Lets you delete the Selected file, Multiple files or All files. ♦ Rename: Lets you change the name of the selected file. ♦ Record Video: Lets you record and save a video clip using your phone’s camcorder. ♦ Create Folder: Lets you create a subfolder.
  • Page 79: Voice Notes

    Voice Notes This folder contains the audio files that you create with the built in recorder. This is the default save location for recorded audio files. To access the Record Audio function, see “Record Audio” on page 84. Voice Notes Options Press the Options soft key to select one of the following options.
  • Page 80: Media Applications

    • Copy Folder: Lets you copy the folder to another location. • Delete Folder: Deletes the selected folder or subfolder. • Rename Folder: Lets you rename the selected folder or subfolder. • Sort by: Lets you arrange all your files by Date, Type, Name, or Size. •...
  • Page 81 Taking Photos Your camera produces photo files in JPEG format. The selected location for saving photos (phone or card) and number of photos that can be saved in this location are indicated at the lower left side of the screen (to change the file location See “Camera Settings”...
  • Page 82 Camera Options in Capture Mode Camera options are represented by icons across the top of the screen. Press the Menu soft key to access the camera options. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight individual options, then the Up and Down navigation keys to make a selection.
  • Page 83 ♦ Effects: allows you to choose a custom color tone for your photo. Choose from the following options. No Effects: cancels any effects applied to the image. Black and White: removes all color and displays the picture in black and white (greyscale) mode. Sepia: displays the picture in black and white with a sepia tint that makes it look like an old picture.
  • Page 84 • Main Display: Sets the photo as your wallpaper for the idle screen on the main display. • Front Display: Sets the photo as your wallpaper for the idle screen on the main display • Caller ID: Sets the photo as a caller ID image for Contact list entries. ♦...
  • Page 85 2. Using the navigation keys, scroll to Media and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Select Media Applications and press the key or the Options soft key, highlight Open and press the Select soft key. 4. Select Camera and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 86 Camcorder Options in Record Mode Camcorder options are represented by icons across the top of the screen. Press the Menu soft key to access the camcorder options. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight individual options, then the Up and Down navigation keys to make a selection.
  • Page 87 ♦ Shortcuts: Provides a list of shortcuts that allow you to directly access camera options using the keypad. Press the key once to see the current setting and continue pressing to change the setting. Keypad shortcuts include. toggles between Camera and Camcorder mode changes Shooting mode changes Timer setting changes Viewfinder mode (turns icons on or off)
  • Page 88: Music Player

    Music Player The music player lets you access and play music files saved on the phone or a microSD memory card. You can create and access playlists (lists of songs grouped for playback). For information on transferring files to your phone or a microSD card, see “Transferring Files”...
  • Page 89 highlight the name and press the key. To play a song, highlight the title and press the key. • Playlists: Lets you create a New Playlist, view Recently Played or Most Played, and provides a list of playlists. • ‘Genres: Organizes all songs currently available on the phone and the microSD memory card (if inserted) by genre.
  • Page 90: Record Audio

    ♦ Hide Player: Displays or hides the on-screen playback controller image. ♦ Shuffle: Plays all files in random order. ♦ Loop: allows you to play the current selection or all music files in a continuous loop. ♦ Add to Playlist: Lets you add the selected file to a new or existing playlist.
  • Page 91 3. Select Media Applications and press the key or the Options soft key, highlight Open and press the Select soft key. 4. Select Record Audio and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. To begin recording, press the key.
  • Page 92: Other Files

    ♦ Record Audio Settings: Lets you set default Record Audio settings. For more information, see “Record Audio Settings” on page 173. ♦ Send via: Lets you send the selected file to a recipient in a message or via Bluetooth to another Bluetooth device. ♦...
  • Page 93 While in the Other files folder, press the Options soft key to access the following options (availability depends on the type of file currently highlighted): ♦ View: Lets you view the contents of the selected file. ♦ Save to Favorites/Contacts, Register to Address Book/Calendar/ Note: Saves/lists the file in an additional location.
  • Page 94: Memory Status

    Memory Status The Memory Status menu allows you to view the memory usage and available space in your phone and on an inserted microSD card. It displays the total memory used and available as well as the memory usage for each storage folder.
  • Page 95 ♦ Bluetooth Visibility: Allows other Bluetooth-enabled devices within range to download the file (not available when viewing files stored on a memory card). ♦ Lock/Unlock: lets you lock the file to prevent accidental deletion and unlock locked files to allow deletion (not available when viewing files stored on a memory card).
  • Page 96: Games And Apps

    Games and Apps Using the Games and Apps menu (Menu 3) you can play games already stored on your phone, as well as download games and other applications from your service provider. Games Get New Games This selection allows you to download games from your service provider. To launch the service, highlight Get New Games and press the key.
  • Page 97: Get New Applications

    6. Properties: displays the properties of the selected game, including Size, Version, Supplier, Creation Date and Time, Description and Location. Play a Game 1. From the Idle screen, press the key to access the menu. 2. Highlight Games and Apps and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 98: Call History

    Call History In this menu (Menu 4), you can: ♦ View calls you missed, received or dialed ♦ Check your voice mail ♦ Add phone numbers from your call history to Speed Dial ♦ View the length of calls made and received While in any of the call lists, press the Options soft key to access the following functions: ♦...
  • Page 99: Missed Calls

    Note: You can access the most recent numbers in All Calls by pressing the key in Idle mode. Missed Calls This menu (Menu 4.2) lets you view a list of calls you received but did not answer. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list and press the key to view call details.
  • Page 100 Note: Speed dial key 1 is reserved for your Voice Mail server number and key 2 for your Video Call server number. To add a speed dial entry: 1. From the Idle screen, press the key to access the menu mode. 2.
  • Page 101: Delete All

    Using Speed Dial While in Idle mode, you can speed-dial the numbers assigned to numeric keys 3 to 9 by pressing and holding the appropriate key until the phone begins dialing. Delete All This menu (Menu 4.6) allows you to delete all of the records in one or more call record types.
  • Page 102: Video Call Time

    To reset the Last Voice Call Time, press the Reset soft key, enter the phone password and then press the Confirm soft key. Video Call Time This menu (Menu 4.8) lets you view the timers for video calls you made and received.
  • Page 103: Vision

    Vision The Vision menu (Menu 5) allows you to access numerous online services, including Friends,Video/Radio, Mobile TV, Rogers Music Player, MobileMail, Internet, Video Call and More Services. Note: These services are provided and maintained by Rogers and require paid subscription. They are not specific to your phone.
  • Page 104: Mobilemail

    Note: This online service is provided and maintained by Rogers. It is not specific to your phone. Contact your service provider or consult the insert provided with your phone for additional information. MobileMail MobileMail (Menu 5.5) lets you send email to any email address. Recipients can access your emails from email-equipped phones or from their computers.
  • Page 105: Messages

    Messages From the Messages menu (Menu 6), you can send and receive a range of different message types from your mobile phone, including: ♦ Instant Message: Rogers IM (Instant Messenger) lets you send and receive instant messages using Windows Live and Yahoo! communities. ♦...
  • Page 106: Sending An Instant Message

    3. Highlight Rogers IM and press the Select soft key or the key. Note: If this is your first time using Instant Messaging, highlight the IM service that you are subscribed to and press the Save soft key. 4. Highlight Sign In and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 107: Mobilemail

    ♦ Community Settings: Allows you to set Automatic Sign-in, Power On Sign In and Sound Settings (Received Message, Contact Alert, System Message, Repetition, Message Tone). ♦ Profile Settings: The GoRogers network profile is selected. MobileMail MobileMail (Menu 6.2) lets you check your email and send email to any email address.
  • Page 108 To create and send a text message: 1. From the Idle screen, press the key to access Menu mode. 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight Create New Message and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 109 recipients, then press the Done soft key to add the recipients to the address box. 5. Highlight the message window and type your message. The number in the bottom-right corner of the screen displays the number of characters still available. For further information on entering characters, see “Entering Text”...
  • Page 110 Note: Send picture messages only to those recipients whose phones you know support the receipt and display of this message type. ♦ Add/Delete Page: Adds or Deletes a page to/from the message. Pages are delineated by a dotted line in the message text box. The current page is indicated in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  • Page 111 Create and Send a Picture Message Use the following procedures to compose and send new messages with graphics, video or audio attachments. 1. From the Idle screen, press the key to access Menu mode. 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 112 • Groups: Allows you to insert Group members from your Contact List. Highlight a Group and press the key or the Select soft key to open the Group. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to highlight a name and press the key to place a check mark next to the entry.
  • Page 113 ♦ Insert: Allows you to insert text from a Text Template, a text emoticon, contact information from the Contact List, or a bookmarked URL from Favorites. ♦ Add Recipient: Lets you add recipients from your Contacts or Group lists, or from you Recent Log. ♦...
  • Page 114: Message Folders

    ♦ Save as Template: Saves the message to the Template folder to allow use in the future when creating similar messages. 8. When you finish entering your message, press the Options soft key or key, highlight Send, and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 115 1. From the Idle screen, press the key to access Menu mode. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight Inbox, Sent, Outbox, or Drafts and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 116: Templates

    ♦ Move to Phone/Move to SIM: If a message is stored in the SIM card, this option transfers it to the phone’s memory. If a message is stored in the phone’s memory, it is transferred to the SIM card. ♦ Move to My Folder: Lets you move messages to the My Folder storage area.
  • Page 117: Voice And Video Mail

    2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight Templates and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Highlight Text Templates or Picture Message Templates and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 118: Listen To Voice Mail

    change the number, use the following procedure to enter the server number obtained from your service provider. 1. From the Idle screen, press the key to access Menu mode. 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 119: Delete All

    2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight Video Mail and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Highlight Connect to Video Mail and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 120: Memory Status

    2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages Settings and press the Select soft key or the key. For details on the various messages settings, see “Messages Settings” on page 168 Memory Status The Memory Status menu allows you to view the usage and available...
  • Page 121: Tools

    Tools Tools (Menu 7) enables you to: ♦ Set alarms so the phone plays a ring tune at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment ♦ View the calendar and organize your schedule ♦ Use the phone as a calculator for basic mathematical equations or currency exchange calculations ♦...
  • Page 122: To Change The View

    upper left corner and Private events by a green arrow at the lower left corner. Week view provides a grid with the days of the week across and daytime hours arranged vertically. Use the navigation keys to move to specific days and times.
  • Page 123: Creating Calendar Entries

    ♦ Go to: Lets you directly select the current day or a specific date. ♦ Event List: Displays a list of specific type of event (Appointments, Anniversaries, Holidays, Important events or Private events). ♦ Delete: Lets you delete events for the selected day, all events in a specific time period, all events in the selected month, all previous events or all events.
  • Page 124 ♦ TItle: Enter text describing the event. ♦ Details: Enter any additional details. Note: The Start Date and End Date on event entry screens are automatically set to the date highlighted on the calendar when the screen is opened. ♦ Start Date: If the displayed start date is not correct, use the navigation keys and numeric keypad to enter the required date.
  • Page 125: Event Options

    ♦ Every: Lets you specify a multiplier for the Repeat setting, for example if Repeat is set to Weekly and you enter 3 in this box, the events repeats every 3 weeks. ♦ Except Weekends: Lets you exclude weekends. ♦ Until: Lets you specify when to stop the event.
  • Page 126 Indicates a Holiday. Indicates a Private event. Indicates that an Alarm was set for an event. The following options are available by pressing the Options soft key. ♦ View: Allows you to view the details of the highlighted entry. You can press the Options soft key for additional options (see “Options while viewing the details of an event”...
  • Page 127: Alarms

    ♦ Save to Media: Saves the details of the event to the Other Files folder. For information on accessing files, see “Other Files” on page 86. ♦ Print via Bluetooth: Lets you print the details of the event using a Bluetooth-enabled printer.
  • Page 128: Set An Alarm

    Set an Alarm 1. From the Idle screen, press the key to access the menu mode. 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Tools and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight Alarms and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 129 9. Press the down navigation key to select Alarm Volume. Press the Left and Right navigation keys to adjust the volume level. Press the to hear a preview. 10. Press the Down Navigation key to select the Recurrence panel. Press key to open the selection menu.
  • Page 130: Calculator

    ♦ You can add up to six additional alarms by pressing the Options soft key, highlighting Create and pressing the Select soft key or the key. ♦ To rename any of the alarms, highlight the alarm, press the Options soft key, highlight Select, press the Select soft key or the key, enter the new name in the Name box and press the key to save...
  • Page 131: World Time

    World Time World Time (Menu 7.4) allows you to view the time of day in two other parts of the world and graphically depicts the position of these time zones relative to the one you are in. Your current time zone is shown on the map by a red and white vertical line (see “Set Time &...
  • Page 132: Tasks

    5. Press the Stop soft key to stop the count. 6. Press the Reset soft key to erase the recorded times. Tasks The Task function (Menu 7.6) lets you create a list of tasks to be completed or “to-do list”. When a task has been completed, you can check it off as done.
  • Page 133: To Mark A Task As Completed

    play any of the available tones, highlight the name and press the key, then press Back to return to the menu. Highlight the tone you wish to use and press the Options soft key, highlight Select and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 134: Notes

    ♦ Create: Lets you create new tasks. ♦ Send via: Allows you to send the highlighted task as a message or to a compatible Bluetooth device. ♦ Done/Not Done: Lets you indicate if a task is done or not. ♦ Sort by: Lets you sort tasks by Priority, Due date, or Done status.
  • Page 135: Tip Calculator

    5. Type your note in the message window. For further information on entering characters, see “Entering Text” on page 44. The remaining number of character spaces is indicated at the lower right side of the display. 6. To save the note, press the key or press the Options soft key, highlight Save and press the Select soft key.
  • Page 136: Converter

    4. Using the numeric keypad and the key (to enter the decimal point), enter the total amount of the bill in Bill. 5. If you want a percentage other than the default 15%, use the Down navigation key to highlight Tip (%) and enter the new value using the numeric keypad.
  • Page 137: Timer

    ♦ To change the amount to be converted, press the Up navigation key until the amount field is highlighted and enter the new value using the numeric keypad. ♦ To perform a different conversion, use the Back soft key to return to the Converter menu.
  • Page 138: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts menu (Menu 8) is used to manage your contact list. You can store names and phone numbers in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory, which are physically separate but both used to create the contact list.
  • Page 139 Note: You can also access the Add New Contact screen from the Contacts menu. Press the Options soft key, highlight Add New Contact and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. Using the Up and Down navigation keys, highlight the type of number you have entered (Mobile, Landline, Fax, Video Call, etc.) and press key.
  • Page 140: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

    Media menu. For information on using the Media menu, see “Media” on page 64. ♦ Ring Tune: Allows you to choose a ring tune that plays when this contact calls. Highlight the Ring Tune icon and press the key to open the Media menu.
  • Page 141: Find Contact Information By Name

    Note: You can also access the Add New Contact screen from the Contacts menu. Press the Options soft key, highlight Add New Contact and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. Enter the information you want to save for this contact. The following fields are available for input: ♦...
  • Page 142 ♦ View: Lets you view the information for the highlighted contact. ♦ Add New Contact: Allows you to create a new contact. See “Add New Contact” on page 132 for more information. ♦ Voice Call: Allows you to place a call to the highlighted contact. ♦...
  • Page 143: Groups

    ♦ FDN Contacts: FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict outgoing calls to the phone numbers in this list, which is stored in the SIM card. Use of the FDN List requires a PIN2 access number.
  • Page 144: Group Options

    5. Press the Options soft key, highlight Add Member and press the Select soft key or the key. The Contact List opens. 6. Using the Up and Down navigation keys, scroll to each name to be added to the Group and press the key to place a check mark in the selection box beside the name.
  • Page 145: My Business Card

    3. Press the Left or Right navigation key to select the Groups tab. 4. Press the Options soft key and select Create Group. If your SIM card allows Group storage, highlight the desired memory location, either Phone or SIM. Press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 146 Note: Press the Options soft key to add more phone number fields or change field names. To change the type of field in a specific location, press the Options soft key, highlight Change Type and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 147: Settings

    Settings This menu (Menu 9) allows you to customize numerous phone settings to suit your preferences. Set Sound Profile Profiles (Menu 9.1) are groups of customized settings, each specifically designed to make your phone behave differently in different situations. For example, you may not want your incoming call ring tune to play more loudly when you are outdoors.
  • Page 148: Viewing And Changing Profile Settings

    Note: You can turn the Silent profile on at any time by pressing and holding the key. The phone displays the message “Silent Profile on”. Press and hold this key again to enable Normal mode. Viewing and Changing Profile Settings To view the settings for a profile, open the Set Profiles screen (see above), highlight the profile you want to view or change and press the (Edit)
  • Page 149 Call Settings ♦ Call Alert Type: Lets you specify how you want to be alerted to incoming calls (various combinations of melody and vibration). ♦ Voice Call Ring Tune: Lets you select a ring tune for incoming voice calls from the Ring Tunes folder, which contains default and downloaded ring tunes.
  • Page 150: Set Display

    ♦ Power Off Type: Lets you specify the phone response when you turn it off (Melody, Vibration, Vibration & Melody, or Mute). ♦ Phone Sound Volume: Lets you specify the volume for the power on/off tones (level 0 to 7). Set Display In this menu, you can change various settings for the front display, main display and backlight.
  • Page 151: Front Display

    ♦ Pop Up List Menu: Allows you to select the whether pop up menus are On or Off. ♦ Dialing Display: Allows you to select the properties of the type font used for the dialing display. • Font Type: Allows you to select the font used (Normal 1, Normal 2, Quill Pen, or Sticky Note).
  • Page 152: Light Settings

    key or the key, then press the Change soft key. Highlight a folder and open it by pressing the Select soft key or the key. Highlight an image and press the Select soft key or the key. Use the navigation keys to move the selection box to the area of the photo you wish to use and the + and - soft keys to increase or decrease the image size.
  • Page 153: Set Time & Date

    Set Time & Date Use this menu (Menu 9.3) to configure the settings for the time and date display. To modify Time & Date settings: 1. In Idle mode, press the key to access the menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 154: Set Phone

    OK soft key or key.The choices are DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY/DD/MM, YYYY/MM/DD. Set Phone Use this menu (Menu 9.4) to configure general phone settings related to the user interface language, shortcuts, security and Airplane Mode. You can also check the phone number of the phone. To access phone settings: 1.
  • Page 155 ♦ Security: The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and to restrict the types of calls using various codes and passwords. The following options are available. • Lock Phone: When the phone lock is enabled, the phone is secured and the phone password must be entered each time the phone is switched on.
  • Page 156: Set Calls

    • Change PIN Code: Allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. • Change PIN2 Code: Allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one.
  • Page 157 General This menu (Menu 9.5.1) lets you configure high-level features that specify how calls are handled. To access the settings for any of these features, use the navigation keys to select the feature and then press the key. ♦ Show My Number: Lets you specify how your ID is handled when you initiate an outgoing call.
  • Page 158 while you are on a call. Scroll up or down to select either On or Off and press the Save soft key to save the selection. Enable and Configure Auto Reject To turn on and configure Auto Reject: 1. In Idle mode, press the key to access the menu.
  • Page 159: Voice Call

    9. Scroll through the numbers in the Auto Reject List and press the key to place a check mark next to those callers you want to automatically reject. You can press the Options soft key to create, edit or delete an entry. 10.
  • Page 160 settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement is displayed. ♦ Busy: Forwards calls received while you are on another call. ♦ No Reply: Forwards calls to which you do not respond. ♦ Unreachable: Forwards calls received when you are not in an area covered by your service provider, or while your phone is turned off.
  • Page 161 key or the Options soft key and then highlight Select and press the Select soft key or the key. 7. The screen confirms whether call barring is activated or deactivated for the selected call type. To modify the setting, enter the password and press the key.
  • Page 162 Auto Redial Auto Redial lets you configure your phone to automatically redial the last dialed number if the call connection is lost or if the call was unable to connect. To enable or disable Auto Redial: 1. In Idle mode, press the key to access the menu.
  • Page 163 4. Highlight Video Call and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. Highlight Select My Image and press the Select soft key or the key. 6. Press the Options soft key, highlight one of the following options and press the Select soft key or the key: ♦...
  • Page 164 Call Forwarding Lets you reroute incoming video calls to a number you specify. For example, you can forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on vacation. To set your call forwarding options: 1. In Idle mode, press the key to access the menu.
  • Page 165 2. Highlight Settings and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Select Set Calls and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Select Video Call and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. Select Call Barring and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 166: Set Connectivity

    Auto Redial Auto Redial lets you configure your phone to automatically redial the last dialed number if the call connection is lost or if the call was unable to connect. To enable or disable Auto Redial: 1. In Idle mode, press the key to access the menu.
  • Page 167 Activation To turn Bluetooth on or off: 1. From the Idle screen, press the key to access Menu mode. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Settings and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight Set Connectivity and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 168 To connect to a Bluetooth Device: 1. Find Bluetooth devices within range (see above). On the device list, highlight the device you want to connect to and press the Select soft key or the key. 2. Enter the Bluetooth PIN for the device and press the OK soft key. If connecting to a Bluetooth wireless device, consult your Bluetooth device user manual for your assigned PIN.
  • Page 169 3. Press the Save soft key or the key to save the new name. Note: The default name for your phone is SGH-A746, the model code. Secure Mode When Bluetooth visibility is turned on, your phone wirelessly transmits its phone name and status. This transmission can pose a security risk and allow unauthorized connection to your phone.
  • Page 170 ♦ Dial Up: The remote Bluetooth device enables Internet access through a phone modem. ♦ Basic Printing: The phone is configured to use Bluetooth technology to enable basic printing. This is useful to print received text messages or contact information. ♦...
  • Page 171: Network Selection

    2. Select the item you want to send. For example, you can send a video file stored in the Media folders. 3. Press the Options soft key. 4. Depending on the menu, select Send via and then Bluetooth, or Send and then via Bluetooth.
  • Page 172 highlighted and then press the Select soft key or the key. Your phone connects to the selected network. Connections The Connections menu (Menu 9.6.3) let you view the profiles containing the settings for connecting your phone to the network (GoRogers, RogersMedia, RogersInternet) and streaming.
  • Page 173 ♦ Protocol: Set the connection protocol used by the WAP browser: WAP, HTTP, or Other. ♦ Home URL (WAP or HTTP only): Enter the URL address of the page to be used as your home page. ♦ Proxy Address (WAP only): Enter the gateway address of the proxy server.
  • Page 174: Set Applications

    Autosync of content from Windows Media Player 10 and DRM (digital rights management). ♦ PC Studio: The phone is automatically recognized by Samsung PC Studio, a Windows-based PC programme package that you can use to manage personal data and multimedia files or access the Internet using the phone as a modem.
  • Page 175 ♦ Sending Options: Lets you set the following parameters: • Network Selection: Select either the CS or PS domain. • Character Support: Select GSM alphabet, Unicode, or Automatic. • Reply Path: Allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center, if your network supports this service.
  • Page 176 • Delivery: Set a time delay before the phone sends your messages (Immediately, 1 Hour, 1 Day, 1 Week, Custom Time). • Hide Address: Hides address information that is normally sent along with a message. • Request Delivery Report: When this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered.
  • Page 177: Browser Settings

    ♦ Auto Resize Image: Selects whether images are automatically resized to 100 KB, 300 KB, or not resized (No). ♦ Creation Mode: Specify how new media content is sent: Restricted, Warning, Free. ♦ Default Style: Specify the Font Color, Font Style, Background Color and Page Duration (for embedded media) settings for incoming messages.
  • Page 178: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Camera settings (Menu 9.7.3) let you set the default preferences for camera functionality. Scroll left and right to view or change the settings within each option tab (General, Camera and Camcorder). General settings include: ♦ Shutter Sound: Lets you select the shutter sound that indicates a picture has been taken.
  • Page 179: Calendar Settings

    ♦ Play via: Selects whether music is played via the Phone or a Bluetooth Headset. ♦ Equalizer: Optimizes sound equalization for Normal, Rock, Pop, Dance, Classic or Jazz music. VOD Settings VOD Settings (Menu 9.7.5) allows you to view or change VOD (video on demand) settings, create a new settings profile or restore settings to default values.
  • Page 180: Reset Settings

    ♦ My Business Card: Allows you to create a Business Card file containing your contact information that can be sent to others for addition to their contact list. See “My Business Card” on page 139 for details. ♦ Speed Dial: Lets you assign phone numbers from your Contact list or from your FDN Contacts to speed dial numbers on the keypad.
  • Page 181: Set Memory

    ♦ Alarms: Clears alarm settings. For more information, see “Alarms” on page 121. 2. Press the OK soft key. 3. Enter the 8-digit phone password and press the Confirm soft key. Set Memory Memory settings (Menu 9.9) let you view memory status for your phone and clear the memory if necessary.
  • Page 182: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, one of the following messages appears Insert SIM Card ♦...
  • Page 183 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays ♦ The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Change location and try again. ♦ You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
  • Page 184 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note ♦ the model and serial numbers of your phone ♦ your warranty details ♦ a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Solving Problems...
  • Page 185: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 186: For Body Operation

    For Body Operation For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the phone a minimum from the body.
  • Page 187: Precautions When Using Batteries

    If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. ♦ Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. ♦ Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
  • Page 188: Operating Environment

    battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by ° ° temperatures below 0 C (32 F). ♦ Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag.
  • Page 189: Hearing Aids

    against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
  • Page 190: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
  • Page 191: Emergency Calls

    Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include the areas below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
  • Page 192: Other Important Safety Information

    the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. Other Important Safety Information ♦ Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle.
  • Page 193 ♦ Keep the phone dry. Precipitation and humidity contain minerals that may corrode electronic circuits. ♦ Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. ♦ Do not use or store the phone in dusty or dirty areas.
  • Page 194: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 195: Appendix A: Certification Information (Sar)

    ♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ♦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Appendix A: Certification Information (SAR) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
  • Page 196 Body: 0.569 W/kg Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved or non-Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device, including its antenna whether extended or retracted, and the user’s body. Non-compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 197: Appendix B: Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid.
  • Page 198 But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a little more. This brochure is a call to wireless phone users everywhere to make safety their first priority when behind the wheel of a car. Wireless telecommunications is keeping us in touch, simplifying our lives, protecting us in emergencies and providing opportunities to help others in need.
  • Page 199 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an Contact list or business card, or writing a to do list while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It’s common sense.
  • Page 200: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    while driving may require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services. But you still can use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number.
  • Page 201 and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s compliance limits.
  • Page 202 Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: ♦ Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones; ♦...
  • Page 203 get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. 4. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
  • Page 204 much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance.
  • Page 205 risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
  • Page 206 effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
  • Page 207 Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, gioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
  • Page 208 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA): http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics.emf World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Health and Safety Information...
  • Page 209: Standard Limited Warranty

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 210 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 211 PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR...
  • Page 212 (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/ PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 213 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
  • Page 214: Index

    Index Call Options Call Settings Call Timers Call Waiting Calls Access Codes answering Alarms ending All Calls from contact list Alphabet Mode holding Answering international call made second call making Audio Recorder missed Auto Redial received Auto Reject redialing video waiting Battery Camcorder...
  • Page 215 Display Settings Document Viewer Icons DTMF tones, send Inbox Instant Messaging Instant Messenger Earpiece/Speaker International Call Emergency Call Internet Emergency Calls Browser End Key Entering Text Alphabet Mode Keypad Using Number Mode Keypad tones Using T9 mode sending Using the Symbol Mode Explosive Environments Light Settings Backlight Time...
  • Page 216 Settings layout Microphone switching on/off microSD Adapter Phone Settings microSD Card Photo Editing Microsoft Office Photos Missed Alarm Events taking Missed Calls Picture Album calling back Picture Message deleting Send sending message Mobile TV PIN2 MobileMail Player Settings MP3 Player Power On/Power Off/Menu Exit key Multimedia Messaging Service Multi-party Call...
  • Page 217 Text Message Send Key T9 Mode Send key Tasks Sending Templates DTMF tones Text Key Tones Entering Settings Input Mode Applications Text Message Audio recorder Settings Auto Reject Time format Bluetooth Timer Browser Tip Calculator Call Tones Call Barring alert tones Call Waiting Tools menu Camera...
  • Page 218 Waiting call Warranty Web pages Favorites Whisper Mode World Time Your Phone Index...

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